California / Parks and Recreation
Agency file
The Parks and Recreation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2023, this agency had 7,224 employees with median total compensation of $24,870; the highest distinct record was $244,683.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 7,224 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($24,870) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $101,535 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,838. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 63
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation
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Alfredo M Cardenas holds the role of Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $45,180. They are represented by R12.
Research Writer/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Andreas Agocs serves as a Research Writer. Their 2023 pay totaled $45,174. Union affiliation: R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Melinda C Meyer holds the role of Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $45,171. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Brent M Hermsmeyer is a Forestry Technician at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $45,126. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Corina L Leiterman holds the role of Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $45,121. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Gerardo Acevedo holds the role of Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $45,109. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Gregory J Anderson serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $45,020. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Museum Technician/Parks and Recreation
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Joanne E Mckenney works as a Museum Technician for Parks and Recreation. Joanne earned $45,017 in 2023. They are represented by R11.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Diego N Hernandez is a Skilled Laborer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $45,002. Union affiliation: R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Elizabeth V Smallwood holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,973. Union affiliation: R04.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Joaquin D Trujillo is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $44,934. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Jordan W Chaty is a Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $44,905. They are represented by R12.
Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Joshua J Liebscher is a Park and Recreation Specialist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $44,872. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Barbara A Sulaitis works as a Guide I Historical Monument for Parks and Recreation. Barbara earned $44,853 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jennifer F Holiday serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,846. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Chad W Mackie serves as a Environmental Scientist. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,805. They are represented by R10.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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Joshua T Ballinger holds the role of Forestry Aide at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,711. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Skilled Laborer/Parks and Recreation
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Gabriel R Gamboa works as a Skilled Laborer for Parks and Recreation. Gabriel earned $44,688 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Carmen Avila serves as a Groundskeeper. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,679. Union affiliation: R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, James R Waag serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,615. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Brae L Fleming is a Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $44,589. They are represented by R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Amanda S Alberts holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,576. Union affiliation: R04.
Forestry Aide/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Alana C Nichol serves as a Forestry Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,440. Union affiliation: R08.
Communications Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Bianca Gonzalez is a Communications Operator at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $44,412. Union affiliation: R07.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Melissa K Jones serves as a Park Maintenance Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,384. Union affiliation: R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Michael Rodriguez is a Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $44,362. Union affiliation: R10.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Daniel J Phillips works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Daniel earned $44,358 in 2023. Union affiliation: R12.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Jonathan B Lemberg works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Parks and Recreation. Jonathan earned $44,348 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Kamia C Van Cleve holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,348. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Park Maintenance Chief III/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Steven W Moses serves as a Park Maintenance Chief III. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,319. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Groundskeeper/Parks and Recreation
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Cody M Thomas is a Groundskeeper at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $44,269. They are represented by R12.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kaitlyn M Moreland serves as a Guide I Historical Monument. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,266. They are represented by R01.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Laura L Moore holds the role of Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,241. Union affiliation: R12.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Robert D Bull works as a Park Maintenance Assistant for Parks and Recreation. Robert earned $44,191 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kathleen F Ventura serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,178. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/Parks and Recreation
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Diana H Lopez works as a Office Technician (Typing) for Parks and Recreation. Diana earned $44,146 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Guide I Historical Monument/Parks and Recreation
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Shari C Fortino holds the role of Guide I Historical Monument at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,139. Union affiliation: R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Caroline A Provost works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Caroline earned $44,113 in 2023. They are represented by R10.
Park Maintenance Assistant/Parks and Recreation
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Perla E Holt is a Park Maintenance Assistant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $44,103. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Forestry Technician/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, George J Hernandez serves as a Forestry Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,077. They are represented by R08.